Mercedes started working on airbags in the early 60s, too (tested in the W108s). Detail work kept them from being installed in cars for quite a while -- something about killing the passengers with the air bags and blowing the windows out....
Airbags are great. Only good for one shot, though, and no replacement for seat belts in any situation -- my belt kept me safely in my seat (although my head seems to have barked the roof, I got a nice rug burn in my big bald spot!). American manufacturers were busy spending huge piles of money lobbying Congress to stop legistation for safety features, not making safer cars, that lasted up to the mid 70's. Doesn't cost a cent more to manufacture a fairly safe car than a hunk of junk. Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
